Stardust: It’s literal. It’s metaphorical. It’s musical. And when it touches us, it’s magical!
On Friday, June 7th, the ever-amazing Saturn, a brightly shining Jupiter, and a dazzling Mercury will glimmer overhead. But they’ll have to compete for attention as we gather at our 1,282-acre ChesLen Preserve in southern Chester County—this year’s host for Natural Lands’ annual Stardust! Summer Celebration. Don’t miss the region’s unofficial kick-off to summer. An evening of cocktails, roving supper, and twilight magic—all wrapped in a stunning landscape and sweeping vistas—awaits.
Stardust! event proceeds advance Natural Lands’ highest regional priorities for saving open space, caring for nature, and connecting people to the outdoors.
RSVP by May 20 to ensure your space at this always sold-out event. Questions, please call 610-353-5587 ext. 234.
Event Co-Chairs
Alice and Peter Hausmann
Katharine and Whit Maroney
Honorary Co-Chair
Marguerite Lenfest
Event Committee – complete list below
Looking for a way to share your personal or professional commitment to conservation? Stardust event sponsorship is an opportunity for individuals, businesses, and civic and philanthropic leaders to support Natural Lands’ regional priorities for saving open space, caring for nature, and connecting people to the outdoors. Join our constellation of conservation supporters today!
Contact Heather Smith, Director of Institutional Giving, 610-353-5587 x 258 or sponsor now.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Lead Astronomer | $10,000
Rings of Saturn | $7,500
Brown Brothers Harriman
Jeffrey A. Miller Catering
Brightly Shining Jupiter | $5,000
A Friend
Glenmede
The Christine and Lawrence Smith Charitable Trust
Kathryn Taylor and Jonathan Sprogell
Starry Night Sky | $2,500
1919 Investment Counsel
Leonard Haas
Andrea and David Herr
John B. Ward & Co., Inc.
Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects, Inc.
McCausland Keen + Buckman
Naturescapes
OLIN
Peter Zimmerman Architects
SITE Engineering Concepts
Veritable, LP
Lee and Bill Warden
Penelope Watkins
Stardust Catcher | $1,000
Aqua America
Brandywine Health Foundation
Citizens Bank
Eleanor Davis
Phoebe Driscoll
Charlotte and Rob Friedman
Debra and Willie Gonzalez
GreenWeaver Landscapes, LLC
Griffiths Construction, Inc.
David Haas
Alice and Peter Hausmann
Hutton Family HeLP Fund of the Chester County Community Foundation
John Milner Architects, Inc.
Jordahl Engineering & Mechanical LLC
Barbara Jordan
Kreischer Miller
Gretchen and John Lea
Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation
Ann and Charles Marshall
Binney and Tony McCague
Meredyth Patterson and Timothy Barnard
Jane G. Pepper
The Safegard Group, Inc.
Spring Garden Lending
Martha Turner and Robert Leonetti
Pat and Chris Washburn
Zateeny Loftus, LLP
List as of May 15, 2019
Event Committee
Event Co-Chairs
Alice and Peter Hausmann
Katharine and Whit Maroney
Franny and Franny Abbott
Jonathan Alderson and Ann Hausmann
Barbara B. and Theodore R. Aronson
Gracen and Tom Ashton
Sarah and Oliver Bass
Barb and Clarke Blynn
Vanessa B. Briggs
Phoebe Brokaw and Charlie Davidson
Lloyd and Thacher Brown
Edward Camelli, Jr.
Eleanor Davis
Phoebe Driscoll
Kate du Pont
Angela and Jason Duckworth
Helen and Bill Elkins
Monique Giroux and Peter Doehring
Mary Rose and Buzz Hannum
Gail Harrity and Sandy Tilney
Ann and Steven Hutton
Kathy and Jeff Idler
Mandy Cabot and Peter Kjellerup
Leah Kramkowski and Jason Morganroth
Honorary Co-Chair
Marguerite Lenfest
Gretchen and John Lea
Molly Love and Adrian Castelli
Christy and George Martin
Amy and John McKenna
Molly and Robert Morrison
Susan Mucciarone and David Moore
Wadia Mulla and Stephan Pahides
Meredyth Patterson and Timothy Barnard
Jane G. Pepper
Paul B. Redman and Dean O. Berlon
Missy Shaffer and Ben Barnett
Suzanne and Bob Stetson
Cindy and Doug Tallamy
Mary Jane Barrett and Jack Terrill
Mary Jane Goodman and Drew VandenBrul
Lee and Bill Warden
Pat and Chris Washburn
Penny and Tom Watkins
Kim and Dave Weaver
Bill Webb
Penelope P. Wilson
Tara and Rich Wood
Eliza and Peter Zimmerman
Cancellation:
Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or low registration. In that case, we will make every effort to update our website and contact registrants. Note that we cannot offer refunds of paid registrations or ticket purchases, but rest assured that your donation will help us in our work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors.
Photography policy:
Attendance at Natural Lands programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for use in print and electronic media. Images will not be identified using full names without written approval from the individual. Please notify Natural Lands staff if you would prefer that your photo not be used.